Diversity Rules Magazine

6 Diversity Rules Magazine January 2018 Ghuman - Con't from page 5 the ones that harbor no life, are alive. And deserving of care and concern. It' takes eons of time and grav- ity to create a planet. Each has a life span and each has a story. Earth is where our story is today. And if kEEp scrEEming can kick off an inner fire of a deeper understanding of this, then that'd make my soul sing. literally. JRK: You have stated that all characters that do not show their faces in "kEEp scrEEming"— from the ejaculation sequence to the body covered light dancers — are, in fact, you. Your intent in letting folks know these scenes were yourself was ground- ed in a desire to protect participants in the project from any judgment or critique. What has been the reaction to kEEp scrEEming thus far in terms of the sequences you are concerned about? JB: Um… it's been pretty chill. It's still sort of be- ing "seen" as I type this so not much has stuck out to me as of yet. e idea that I curated a story meant to be understood over time vs. in a single gulp kind of puts me at ease with "needing" for it to be full under- stood upfront. As far as my "Dance of e Tribe Of light" sequence, I was hella nervous to put that out there but the deeper message is extremely important to me and thus I'm cool with whatever response I get. But yea… as of now, nothing harsh. Only support and love. Maybe some confusion but… like i said, that's expected. JRK: ere are some in the queer community, my- self included, who feel the gay rights movement has become somewhat stagnant and immersed in issues grounded in self-interest and self-validation. While it is important to have a sense of self and to feel part of a community of like-minded people, many of us have shifted focus and embarked on a more enlightened path to discover self-truths that go be- yond sexual orientation and gender identity hidden deep inside our subconscious. What is your take on this and do you think a more enlightened per- spective overall can help the gay rights movement go forward with fresh energy to make the world a better place for all? JB: Gosh, what you said on your own accord is actu- ally quiet beautiful. And yes, I fully heartedly agree. Cause the truth is, as a gay man, I really don't feel my "desire" is what defines me. As a heterosexual man or woman doesn't feel "defined" by what gets them off neither should it for me or my gay brethren. From male to female to that which is in-between. Suddenly, we "all" become brethren and like any (movement) a certain time within a certain zeitgeist will determine what is needed to move our species upwards and for- wards. ough as we gradually get there, then said movement will become more and more… obsolete. And if the goal of any movement is meant to take us to a future where it's message is finally within most of society, then that's a beautiful thing. Racism still exists today. As too does anti-gay humans and darkness over- all in many forms. Yet things are changing. And now, to be "gay" is becoming less and less a term that defines "anyone" and again… that's a good thing. Yet the lane to feel safe and at ease within yourself in a world where your the minority is still needed and thus here we are in this weird grey zone of belonging to the "gay" club vs the over all "human" club. But I feel to be gay on any level is only enlightening (because) of the hard- ships and living life as a minority not only in society at large but for most of us, within our own families. It's like being born blue in a family where everyone is red. Or vice versa. And it's more (this) scenario that in- spire long walks… alone. Deep thoughts… alone. And though we all find our place eventually, these forced "introspective" experiences can thus create a human who's mind is… well… expanded. And more open than the average human. But to think it's (necessary) is not only reverse judgment but greatly wrong. is plant is filled with intelligent and magical heterosexual humans. So… in the end, it's simply how you "Are" that will decide whether being gay is something that can inspire deeper growth or if even your not gay at all yet still find your self staring into the sunset daily ask- ing the right questions as to how you came to be. But again, anything that speeds up the cycle of the soul to realize should be welcomed. And it does seem to do as such when your born a lone wolf in your own circle of humans. So either way, we're all headed in the right direction. Gay or not. S'long as we walk together, it's a march for "all."

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